Job Details
PRODUCT MANAGER, COMMODITIES
Who we are:
United Electric Supply Co. Inc. is a nationally recognized, 100% employee-owned company that is a major supplier of electrical products, and advanced services for the construction and industrial markets. They offer a full range of electrical products and services with concentrations in industrial automation, building automation, lighting, wire/cable/conduit, distribution and control, data communications, electro-mechanical and energy solutions. With over 300 employees, United is headquartered in New Castle, Delaware with locations throughout Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
Summary/Objective
Engage with the sales force as the commodities product champion to drive sales and increase product knowledge. Build relationships with our strategic partners and vendors to ensure the best pricing possible for United; negotiating and the associated risk/stress must be second nature.
Essential Functions
Serves as a product expert within the organization.
Markets our capabilities internally to members of the sales force as well as to project managers.
Develops and executes plan to market our capabilities with customers quarterly.
Uses analytics to maximize sales/profitability for top manufacturers.
Analyzes market and makes recommendations for commodities.
Participates in the preparation of the annual budget and operating within its limits.
Runs promotions to drive sales.
Frequently completes joint sales calls to market our capabilities.
Negotiates with vendors to earn the best pricing possible while still maintaining positive relationships.
Establishes competitive pricing levels, supports rebate programs, and supports I-Mark vendors.
Identifies and takes advantage of bundling opportunities with pricing and/or product.
Participates on SPAM Team
Develops ongoing positive relationships with Sales Team, local manufacturer s reps and agents.
Makes recommendations on inventory by articulating the needs of customers and researching the financial impacts.
Coordinates with all internal departments regarding logistics surrounding commodities as they move from the manufacturer through our distribution centers and eventually to our customers.
Quotes jobs as needed.
Follows-up with customers and vendors, keeping track of job status and assisting in closing orders.
Produces weekly/monthly reports as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Commitment to Safety
- Adhere to all United Electric health, safety, and environmental policies.
- Act in a safe and positive manner always, ensure that those around you do not put themselves or others at risk. Your personal safety is your responsibility.
- Complete an accident/Incident report for any safety and/or health infractions that occur or is witnessed.
- Support all United Electric health, safety, and environmental policies for all employees.
Qualifications
- Business Acumen.
- Communication Proficiency.
- Customer/Client Focus.
- Results Driven.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
- 401(K) and Stock Ownership
- Paid Vacation and holidays
- Educational Benefits
- Wellness Programs
- Work/Life Balance
We are an equal employment opportunity employer.